ANGELINA JOLIE HAS DOUBLE MASTECTOMY TO WARD OFF BREAST CANCER

NEW YORK (AP) -- Angelina Jolie says her doctor told her she had a nearly 9-in-10 chance of developing breast cancer.

FUNKY FLOWER

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Most people look forward to sticking their nose into a freshly bloomed flower.

Small business owners slightly more upbeat

NEW YORK (AP) -- Small business owners were slightly more optimistic during April but are generally still cautious.

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Dow Record: Three tales of ups, downs and changes
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   NEW YORK (AP) -- When the Dow first crossed 14,000, investors were overjoyed. ...

IN THE NEWS: CELL PHONE COMPANIES BAND TOGETHER TO FIGHT TEXTING AND DRIVING

NEW YORK (AP) -- They usually fight with each other over who can lure in the most customers.